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Golden Retriever · Male · Adult · 7 years

Bolwy arrived with his brother Ribeddu. If you're looking for two dogs absolutely not used to walking on a leash, with an education level close to zero, then they're for you!!! But they're also two calm pups, two ENORMOUS, but ENORMOUS BALLS OF LOVE!!!! To be adopted together, as they are inseparable. ??

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Bolwy est arrivé avec son frère Ribeddu. Si vous cherchez deux chiens absolument pas habitués à la marche en laisse, avec un niveau d'éducation proche de zéro, alors ils sont faits pour vous !!!! Mais ce sont aussi deux loulous calmes, deux ÉNORMES, mais ÉNORMES BOULES D'AMOUR !!!! À adopter ensemble, car ils sont inséparables. ??

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇷Ajaccio
Shelter
Maison SPA)
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Bringing BOWLY home

What you'll need for BOWLY in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About BOWLY

What life with BOWLY looks like

BOWLY is a adult golden retriever dog waiting at Maison SPA) in Ajaccio.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting BOWLY, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about BOWLY?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Maison SPA) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw BOWLY on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt BOWLY if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Maison SPA) will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is BOWLY already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if BOWLY isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Maison SPA) early rather than rehoming privately; they know BOWLY and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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